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22 things to look forward to in Durham 2022
Things to Do
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less than 0.5 miles
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Type
Type:
Sub-Attraction
Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Type
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Museum
Beamish
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time and become immersed in real, living history.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020
- Visit England Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
less than 2 miles
Causey Arch and Picnic Area
Type
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Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
less than 5 miles
Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre
Type
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Garden Centre
Edmondsley
At Congburn Nurseries and Garden Centre we are a family-run business established since 1990. A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs from bedding plants to shrubs, to ceramic pots and landscaping. As well as being your friendly local garden…
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Tanfield Railway
Type
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Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Chester Le Street
There is no need to travel to the North Pennine hills to enjoy moorland. Waldridge Fell is an unusual landscape to find so close to an urban area but with its mix of rare lowland heath supporting heather and bilberry it makes for a particularly…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Type
Type:
Municipal Park
Chester-le-Street
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Blaydon
The centre provides a unique interpretation of the fascinating local heritage, heritage skills training for volunteers and has business units to support creative businesses in the area. In addition, the site is also home to a small café and gift…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Broom House Farm
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Near Witton Gilbert
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
National Trust - Gibside
Type
Type:
Garden
Gateshead
Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces. Escape along the avenue and around the gardens for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at Strawberry Castle play area.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
Krazy Kingdom
Annfield Plain
Holmside Park
Chester-le-Street
more than 5 miles
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.
11Arches Park
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Bishop Auckland
Epic journeys through time with amazing performances, spectacular shows and immersive attractions in a beautifully landscaped open space: 11Arches Park is an unforgettable experience for all the family. Get close to nature, step back in time and…
Castles and Cascades
Type
Type:
Driving Route
Durham is home to some of the country’s most historic castles, iconic abbeys and landmarks. Take a step back in time with this tailor-made itinerary, discovering the dramatic castles and cascading landscapes across the county.
Potters World
Type
Type:
Garden Centre
Lanchester
Located in Lanchester Garden Centre Potters World is home to three interactive and educational spaces for children and families to experience and explore; Potters Tropical Village, Potters Owl Adventures and Potters Play Tunnel. It’s a captivating…Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint
Type
Type:
Viewpoint
Durham
Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…
Locomotion
Type
Type:
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
Hardwick Park
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Sedgefield
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
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